ONLY IN SEPTEMBER
by Cynthia Flowers
GENRE: Women's Fiction
BLURB:
When Jacqueline follows her trusty Labrador Bailey down a hidden path to the beach, she's unaware that her vacation plans on a small island off the New England coast has already taken her life in a new direction. Running into an unassuming local beach comber stirs new thoughts, desires, and a self-determination she never knew she possessed. Jacqueline will need to trust her instincts and make the most of what fate has in store if she wants the future that, until now, she has only dared to dream of.
EXCERPT:
Hours later, the sound of clanking wine bottles in Jacqueline’s beach bag announced her arrival. Michael turned to her with feigned surprise.
“Fancy meeting you here,” he teased.
She raised her beach bag. “Where should I put these ladies?”
“Under the deck next to the cooler should be fine,” he directed.
Everything seemed set up. A blanket laid with plates, flatware, wine glasses, and nearby a cooking fire pit.
“It looks like you’ve been here for a bit. Is our sumptuous gourmet meal in there?” She pointed to the soft-pack cooler tucked under the deck.
“Oh yes, our Michelin three-star gastronomic feast awaits!” he announced with a wink.
Little was spoken while they ate. Instead, they each emitted sounds of contentment with every other bite.
“Well, I can’t say that you outdid yourself because this is the first meal of yours that I’ve eaten. However, I can say that it outdoes anything I ever made for a picnic dinner.” She raised her empty glass of Sancerre.
He acknowledged the praise with a humble nod and reached to refill her glass.
She pulled her glass away before he could pour. “I think I’ve reached my limit. Even though it’s a small island and I know my way home, I’d rather be safe than sorry. Besides, where are the pooches?”
“Oh, they’re at the beach just below us.” He motioned as he helped Jacqueline up, so she could see.
“Wow, a full moon. Look, it’s lighting up the ocean all the way out to that small fishing boat.” She pointed. “I could sleep out here all night.”
“Funny you should mention it. I did bring two sleeping bags just in case. They’re stowed under the deck,” he said with a bashful grin.
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Cynthia Flowers, a recently retired advertising professional, now grant writer, resides with her husband and four-year old Labrador named Eddie, at their “sanctuary” in Upstate New York, Although previously published, this is Cynthia's first book of fiction. Early on in grade school, Cynthia looked forward to creative writing class and enjoyed reading her stories aloud to her eager classmates.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Only-September-Cynthia-Flowers-ebook/dp/B0DWT79L6N/ref=sr_1_1
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My Review - 5 of 5 stars -
This was one woman's journey to find peace and happiness. Jacqueline and her husband vacationed together but did not spend much time together. She decided to check out the island and met Michael. They became friends, and he brought lightness into her life. When Jacqueline's marriage fell apart and ended, she returned to Block Island for an extended stay. Love bloomed even with the secrets. The ending was touching and had tears in my eyes. I enjoyed Jacqueline's determination to improve her situation and willingness to take another chance on love.
Thank you so much for reviewing ONLY IN SEPTEMBER today.
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